Description
Job Summary:
Experienced Procurement professional to develop strategies, negotiate, and manage contracts, with a focus on optimizing performance and efficiency.
Key Highlights:
1. Lead Procurement strategies and supplier relationship management
2. Develop negotiations and strategic partnerships in the mining sector
3. Identify and implement improvements in Procurement processes
We are ERO, a mining company born in the heart of Brazil and grown by delivering greater strength and energy to the world — strength that powers productive sectors and contributes to the development of diverse regions.
Since 1979, when it began operations at the Caraíba unit, the company has consolidated its presence in Brazil’s mineral sector, expanding to the Xavantina gold mine, advancing implementation of the Tucumã unit — projected to become one of the country’s leading copper production hubs. Our growth is driven by exploration expertise, enabling us to extend the life of our mines and advance new projects such as the Furnas Project in Pará.
Our approach to mining is guided by strong values: Care, Courage, Honesty, Collaboration, and Excellence. These principles lie at the core of everything we do — from the mine floor to strategic decisions. They also guide how we support the growth of every individual at ERO.
Our goal is clear: to become Brazil’s best mining company — and we know this is only possible by investing in the people who build this future with us, every day.
**Work Location:** Tucumã/PA
**Employment Model:** Permanent, CLT \| On-site
**Management:** Procurement Management
**Grow with us!**
\#SomosEro \#TrabalheConosco \#Oportunidade
ERO does not charge any fees for participation in its recruitment and selection stages. All applications must be submitted exclusively through our official channels.
**Responsibilities and Duties**
* Possess solid experience in Procurement strategies (Strategic Sourcing, TCO, etc.) and supplier relationship management;
* Conduct negotiations to achieve optimal results in savings, cost avoidance, and service levels;
* Have proven experience creating and analyzing contract-related documentation;
* Demonstrate advanced knowledge of procurement categories and contracts specific to the mining market, as well as related suppliers;
* Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers of critical materials, services, and inputs;
* Plan and execute activities related to budgeting and contracting by preparing structured market price inquiries;
* Be responsible for managing the competitive bidding process — from defining the vendor list (supplier prospecting in markets), issuing invitations, commercially evaluating proposals, technically validating proposals with technical managers, and conducting commercial negotiations;
* Ensure supplier qualification in accordance with internal company guidelines, maintaining an up-to-date database of qualified suppliers;
* Guarantee accurate input of all budgeting and contracting information into the control system;
* Perform due diligence on purchase orders within your portfolio, as well as validate invoices;
* Identify opportunities to improve Procurement processes and implement innovative practices to optimize performance and efficiency.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field \+ MBA (preferred);
* Proven solid experience in Procurement;
* Proven experience in managing Procurement processes, preferably within the mining industry;
* Advanced negotiation and communication skills;
* Ability to make sound decisions in dynamic environments;
* Systems: TOTVS Protheus (preferred), Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel);
* Language: Intermediate English;
* Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels;
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships with internal teams;
* Dynamic, proactive, analytical, detail-oriented, and organized profile;
* Systemic mindset, focused on process improvement;
* Ability to work under pressure.
**Additional Information**
* Competitive salary
* Profit Sharing (PLR)
* Private Pension Plan
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Life Insurance
* On-site meals (at operational units)
* Meal Voucher (at offices)
* Food Allowance
* Transportation
* Quality of Life Program
* Gympass – Wellhub
* Extended Maternity and Paternity Leave (Citizen Company)
* Club Membership Agreement — may vary by location
* Eyeglasses Purchase Assistance for family members
Willingness to relocate to Tucumã-PA or Ourilândia do Norte-PA.
#### **We are ERO, one of Brazil’s leading copper and gold producers.** **We belong to a global group headquartered in Canada with a strong presence in Brazil. We operate two copper mines: Caraíba in Bahia and Tucumã in Pará. Additionally, our Xavantina gold mine is located in Mato Grosso.**
#### **Our growth is powered by exploration expertise, enabling us to extend the life of our mines and advance new projects such as the Furnas Project in Pará.**
#### **In everything we do, our mission is clear:** **to responsibly produce the essential minerals needed for a better future.**
#### **We deeply care about the well-being of our people and communities, because we know that caring for one another is one of our greatest values. Alongside Care, we value and cultivate Courage — the courage to innovate, evolve, and confront upcoming challenges.**
#### **We are ERO: a company that unites our Brazilian operations with global expertise and diverse perspectives. Together, we are growing ever stronger, working toward our vision of becoming Brazil’s premier mining company.**
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